Industry News
Silica concerns prompt Qld audit
An urgent audit of engineered stone benchtop fabricators is underway in Queensland, with 140 workplaces to be inspected before the Christmas break. [ + ]
Dust diseases clinic improves medical care
The clinic's screening services are free and include access to X-ray, full lung function test and a medical examination with a medical specialist. [ + ]
Contractor death sees construction firm fined
A housing construction company has been fined $250,000 after its contractor fell and died at a worksite. [ + ]
Radio tech on display for public safety agencies
Public safety agencies will have the chance to see Motorola Solutions demonstrate its advanced push-to-talk (PTT) radio services at Comms Connect this week. [ + ]
Theme park gondola ride falls during maintenance
During maintenance in October 2018, a gondola on a drop tower amusement ride became detached from the above catch-car. [ + ]
Forklift tips over, fatally crushes operator
The experienced operator was moving a load into an industrial shed when the forklift's mast collided with an overhead steel beam. [ + ]
High-voltage circuit breaker kills worker
A worker has been killed following a power station incident in Victoria. [ + ]
